Having the strongest defensive building in your deck means absolutely nothing if you do not know exactly where to place it on the map.

Novice players tend to panic and place their defensive buildings directly in front of the incoming threat, often right at the bridge.
The Anti-Tank Center Pull
When the enemy tank crosses the bridge, its AI will calculate that your center turret is closer than your Princess tower, causing it to walk sideways.

Furthermore, any melee support troops following the tank will also be pulled into the center, bunching them up perfectly for your splash-damage spells.
The 'anti-lightning' placement is crucial in high arenas.Muscle memory is key.Manage your economy. Defending Against Siege and Spawners
Your goal is to use your building as a physical meat shield, absorbing the artillery fire while your troops cross the bridge to destroy it.

Place a splash-damage building like a Bomb Tower directly in the center to safely absorb and destroy the endless waves of cheap units.
Enemy ThreatPlacement AdjustmentAir AssaultMust be placed slightly higher and more central, as flying units ignore the river and take a direct diagonal pathThe Spell ThreatPlace the building extremely high up by the river so the lightning spell cannot physically hit the building and your tower simultaneously Building the Perfect Fortress
When you master turret placement, your opponent will feel as though their units are fighting through thick mud.

Defense truly wins championships.

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